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GY53 EFF

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

116,865 mi
Last recorded116,865 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 EFF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 116,865 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine has a slight oil leak

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are pitted

nearside number plate light is not working

nearside rear brake pads are low

nearside rear light lens is damaged

offside rear brake discs is pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust is corroded and silencer

front brake discs are slightly pitted

nearside rear light lens is damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2020 112,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust is corroded and silencer

front brake discs are slightly pitted

nearside rear light lens is damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2019 108,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust silencer is corroded

nearside rear light lens is damaged

nearside rear spring is corroded

offside and nearside front outer cv boot are deterioating

Fail 4 Jan 2019 108,539 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust silencer is corroded

nearside mirror glass is missing

nearside number plate light is not working

nearside rear light lens is damaged

nearside rear spring is corroded

offside and nearside front outer cv boot are deterioating

Pass 21 Dec 2017 103,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 103,178 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,894 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also clip deteriating (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriating

underguards damaged and loose

Fail 15 Dec 2015 94,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also clip deteriating (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriating

underguards damaged and loose

Pass 17 Dec 2014 93,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 93,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 85,631 miles

Both rear brake discs are in an extreamly poor condition

CAT heat shield is loose

Front and centre exhaust supports are broken but system is still adequately supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lambda wiring is rubbing on the exhaust

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,631 miles

Both rear brake discs are in an extreamly poor condition

CAT heat shield is loose

Front and centre exhaust supports are broken but system is still adequately supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lambda wiring is rubbing on the exhaust

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,307 miles

Both rear brake discs are in very poor condition

Center exhaust braket is broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 75,307 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs are in very poor condition

Center exhaust braket is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,042 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads approx 60% worn

nearside front wheel inner rim slight damage

rear exhaust mounting corroded

slight damage to offside front inner plastic arch

Fail 30 Jan 2012 65,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads approx 60% worn

nearside front wheel inner rim slight damage

rear exhaust mounting corroded

slight damage to offside front inner plastic arch

Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,725 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,725 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

n/s mirror broken/damaged

rear tow eye cover missing

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Feb 2008 28,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

n/s mirror broken/damaged

rear tow eye cover missing

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,563 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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GY53 EFF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY53 EFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY53 EFF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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